News: Aza T Podcast Part 4

It's all a bit quiet isn't it? At least it seems that way from the Grime blogs and radio playing the same old tunes.

Worth mentioning though is the fourth edition of serial ripper Aza T's podcast series which has just dropped and is worth a download. Look out for the Bashy and Wretch 32 track So Little Time, cos thats hot. Grab the full podcast, here.

More over the weekend...

News: Wiley Retires! (and other stories)

So, Wiley announces his retirement. Sounds pretty shocking doesn't it? In fact it sounds like the sort of rumour made up by hyped up kids on an internet forum, but has suprisingly been reported straight from the mans mouth by Hattie Collins of RWD Magazine. Reading the actual interview it becomes clear that Wiley will simply be taking a back seat for a while, producing rather than MC-ing. Seems like a fair choice. It also leaves him open for a Jigga Man type come back LP in a few years...

If you've ever missed out on classic mixtapes then I feel it's my duty to send you over to a new blog called Old Grime Mixtapes. It does exactly what it says on the tin, so go there and download old mixtapes to your heart's content.

I'm guessing Logan's show should be pretty interesting tonight given the breaking Wiley retirement news. He's now got his own archive of past shows, which updates a week behind the live ones. Hop over there for all your download needs.

If you've got any news, listings, records etc, email us.

News: New Dizzee, Album Rumours and Ravin' Reviews

It was another wicked show for Logan Sama on Kiss FM this week. As well as playing some current favourites from Roll Deep and Durrty Goodz he span a new track called Industry by Dizzee Rascal. Hopefully his album should be dropping around April this year. Rumours from the latest Vice Magazine (fantastic issue by the way - grab a copy!) suggest that previous versions have already been turned down by XL Records... Still, judging by Industry the material's sounding up to scratch to me!

London based Grimebloggers are all raving about the Dirty Canvas vs 7 Year Glitch dance that went down last week. Sounds like a good night. Videos over at Prancehall and Lower End, and the usual witty review from Hyperfrank.

News: Blackdown's Month in Grime, Prancehall's Do It! and Channel Me

Martin Clark's Month in Dubstep and Grime is pretty much an essential read in the world of Grime writing. This month is no different. January's offering focuses on the plight of the UK songstresses, and how they never manage to break the charts. If Amy Winehouse can do it I don't see why anyone else should be held back if marketed right. An interesting read still.

Also worth of your attention is Prancehall's party DoIt! which I believe is tonight at Vice's pub The Old Blue. Even if you can't make it down, check out the post over at Prancehall.com for vids Brazen and Tempa T skankin' like there's no tomorrow.

Talking of videos, H!H! has set up a little collection of Grime vids over at Youtube. If you have any recommendations for adds, just leave them in the comments below n I'll sort it out. Keep in mind that there will be some quality control, however hard that might be when dealing with Grime videos, haha. Anyway, check 'em out over at Channel -Me.

News: Logan's Show, Rules & Regulations, Tunnel Vision 5

Logan's Kiss show threw up a few interesting little details last night, namely that Roll Deep's loooong awaited mixtape Rules and Regulations should be out very very soon exclusively via UK Record Shop. No sign of anything up there yet. Not sure how much more battering my F5 button can take though so it better drop soon.

If you missed the show, check it out on the Kiss FM player. Listen out for Trim's new tune, a few cuts from Rules and Regulations and a studio visit from Faction G.

There are also rumours around the forums that Tunnel Vision 5 is dropping January 22nd. A few people are whispering that this'll be the last in the series, despite Wiley initially claiming it would go to ten. Still, a tracklisting and cover have supposedly been leaked. Check 'em out below.

News: Grime Podcast and Logan's New Year Show

Hype!Hype! aims to bring you up-to-date with the latest Grime news from around the the net 3 times a week. To kick things off here's a new Grime podcast from Aza T and an audio snippet from Logan Sama's NYD show featuring Roll Deep.

The third episode of Aza T's Grime Scene Podcast came out just before Christmas and made a nice early present. It's a legally assembled Grime Podcast featuring established artists together with some up n coming acts. Tracklisting below.

If you're on the ball you'll have caught Logan's New Year show with Roll Deep. If not, fear not, cos the rippers are on point as ever and have archived the show for lazier folks. Logan promises the full version in high quality later in the week...

Roll Deep on Logan's Show [mp3]


Tracklisting

The Movement - Skinny Sort (Remix) - http://www.myspace.com/misterdotslash
Gravity - Untitled ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/mrgravity1
Bouncer Ft K Sounds - I Swear Down ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/bouncerniteknights
Maniac - Peakness ***New***- http://www.myspace.com/maniacpro
Deverlish Ft Random Impulse - Freestyle ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/deverlish_productions
Skola - Movin ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/adynskola
Blackjack Ft Black The Ripper - Jacked ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/blacktheripper
Shotz - Stormy Weather Remix ***New***- http://www.myspace.com/shotcityrecords
Vener Remah Ft Saskilla Lady Fury Stormin - Catch You Alone ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/djsketche
Ratchet - Evil ***New***- http:///www.myspace.com/ratchetboy
Nocturnal Ft Demon - Really over***New***- http://www.myspace.com/thenocturnalist
Sly Rakkoon - Incite ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/slyrakkoon
Aza T Ft Devlin - Fire'in Vocal Remix ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/king_aza_t
SRC - Downward Spiral - http://www.myspace.com/src411
Ratchet Ft Chipmunk Cookie Black The Ripper - 99 ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/chipmunkartist
Merlin - Paths ***New*** - http://www.myspace.com/wizzards
Bashy - 4 O' Clock***New***- http://www.myspace.com/bashystar